Lion's Match [Wild, Montana 1] (Siren Publishing Classic) by Alexander Jasmine

Author:Alexander, Jasmine
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Published: 2013-12-31T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“Well, son. I’d say you made a royal mess out of that,” Lawrence informed Caleb, as they stood on the porch watching Eira’s jeep peel away from the house. Caleb turned to his father bewildered.

“How was any of that my fault? She greeted you and Mom looking like an overgrown child who had been playing all day, there was wasted food, and to top it all off, Kalli said that Eira held a knife to Mom’s throat when you got here. What did I do wrong?” Caleb demanded, getting mad all over again. He was furious with himself the most, because as soon as he scented Eira walking into the house, all he wanted to do was take her to their room and bury himself in her for days. It had taken all of his restraint not to take back his words when he saw how much they had affected her. He was being a first class prick and he knew it. He was hoping that she would get fed up and leave before he did something really stupid. Like mate her.

“Don’t play dumb with me son. I know you too well. You were overly harsh with that girl and you know it. She wasn’t expecting us. She was in the kitchen cooking all day and was dressed for comfort. Besides, when did you decide that everyone had to dress to impress? Most of the time, you’re dressed in jeans and a shirt, too. And if I remember correctly, you aren’t a fan of shoes either.”

Caleb went over to a chair on the porch and plopped down, running a hand through his hair. Lawrence joined his son, taking a seat across from him.

“I don’t care what she was wearing. In fact, I think she looked as beautiful as the first time I saw her. She’s doing everything right, and I’m being a jerk to push her away. I don’t want to want her, dad. She’s human. She’s too weak to deal with the clan, and I can’t trust her.” Caleb let out a breath at the end of his statement, waiting for his father to speak.

“She’s your mate, isn’t she? Your true mate?” Lawrence asked.

“Yes. But I can’t take her as mine.”

“Well, she isn’t weak from what I’ve seen. The members of this clan respect and like her. When your mother took claws to her throat, Eira put a knife to hers. She yelled at you in a tone I’ve never heard anyone use on you, and she’s kind. None of that says weakness to me. She is also competing with Kalli for the clan and your affection. Your mother hasn’t been kind since we got here either. However, at no point was she rude or disrespectful, even when they deserved it. You should be proud to have such a mate.”

“I can’t, Dad.” Caleb whispered out. He couldn’t risk himself or his clan like that. If she turned out to be like Rachel, his former human lover, who had tried to turn him over to hunters, he would never be able to forgive himself.

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